Batwing air cleaner dimensions

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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 06:40 AM
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Batwing air cleaner dimensions

What is t eh diameter/ width of the 4bbl air cleaner used on mid 50's cars. I am told the caddy units are the same, but I have seen 2 'batwing' air cleaners that appeared different is size.

Looking at one which is 18" diameter.
Old Nov 29, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Takid 455, the one on my 55 ( and I'm sure it is original to the car) also measures 18 inches by 15 inches, but you are correct I also have see a batwing that was about 1/2 inch longer than mine and may have come off a Cadillac but I'm not sure......Tedd
Old Jan 23, 2013 | 02:20 AM
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Batwing air cleaner question

My 56 Super 88 , 324, with jetaway transmission has a big round oil bath air cleaner. Did it come with a batwing air cleaner originally?

Frank
Old Jan 23, 2013 | 03:09 AM
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The Caddy breather has the air inlets further back on the body of the breather (about four inches) and can easily be identified.
Old Jan 23, 2013 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ignachuck
My 56 Super 88 , 324, with jetaway transmission has a big round oil bath air cleaner. Did it come with a batwing air cleaner originally?

Frank
Frank, your car originally should have came with a Batwing if it had a 4 barrel carb that is (supers usually had 4 barrels) but if it was ordered with a 2 barrel they were a round squatly stew pot looking afair.....Tedd

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